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When the body is deficient in a mineral it increases absorption of that mineral to 100 percent until the deficiency state is reversed.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Minerals are usually absorbed better when food is present in the gastrointestinal tract.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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